Paper on "Effect of Aerobic Excersises and Yogasanas Practice on Psycological variables among University players" by S.Natarajan, Yoga Instructor, Centre for Yoga Studies, Annamalai University and Dr. N. PremKumar, Associate prof, Dept, of Physical Education, Annamalai University.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the preset study was to find out the effect of aerobic exercise and yogasana practice on psychological variables among university players. To achieve this purpose the investigator met the players, from Annamalai university randomly selected thirty male subjects. And their age between 18 to 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into three experimental groups and a control group with ten subjects in (n=10) each. Experimental group I underwent aerobic training (AT), Group II underwent yogasana training (PT), Group III act as a control group. The experimental groups did training for all eight weeks. The pre and post test were taken for all subjects before and after the training respectively. The data pertaining to the variables in this were examined by using dependent T- test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).The eight weeks of selected aerobic exercise and yogasana practices reduced the anxiety level and improved mental health among the university players.
INTRODUCTION
The philosophy of Yoga and the psychology behind its practice the two are bound up together in such a way that any consideration of the one inevitably has to simultaneously take into account the other, because the practice of Yoga is laid upon the basis of a psycho-philosophical background. The philosophy of Yoga and the psychology of Yoga are present not only as a background to this science of Yoga, but also as the basis for the practice of the Yogic processes. It is upon this basis that the different practices have been formulated and presented and this point should be borne in mind always, not only when we make a study of Yoga, but also when we actually practice the different Angas of Yoga. Only then will the practice become more meaningful to us and only then can the practice itself be done in a right way and in a rational way.
METHODOLOGY
The investigator met the university players, Annamalai university selected thirty male subjects were randomly. And their age between 18 to 25 years. They were divided into three equal groups namely experimental group and control groups. The experimental group I aerobic exercise underwent and experimental group II underwent yogasana practices weekly five days i.e. Monday to Friday, between 6.00 P.M to 7.00 P.M.for a period of eight weeks, and group III not practicing aerobic exercises and yogasna. Anxiety and mental health were selected as criterion variables all the subjects were tested (Dr.C.D.Spielberger Anxiety Scale, Tried Personality Inventory (TPI) developed by Peter Becker) at prior and immediately after the training period on selected dependent variable. The collected data were analyzed statistically by using analysis variance to find out the significant differences if any between the groups at before and immediately after the training period on selected dependent variable separately. In all cases, .05 level of confidence was fixed to test the significance.
ANALYSIS OF DATA
PRE AND POST MEANS AND STANDARD DEVIATION
SCORES ON TRAIT ANXIETY
GROUPS NTESTSMEAN STD. DEVIATION
Control group 10Pre test 46.00 4.784
10 Post test46.60 5.295
Aerobic Experimental Group 10 Pre test 46.30 5.222
10 Post test 42.70 7.056
Yogasanas Experimental Group 10 Pre test 46.40 5.211
10 Post test 40.20 3.705
The Table I, shows that there is a marginal difference in pre-test mean on trait anxiety of all three groups, whereas the difference in post-test on trait anxiety level across the groups are remarkable. The post-test mean on trait anxiety means are 46.60, 42.70 and 40.20 for control group, aerobic exercise group and yogasanas training group respectively. It is noted that the trait anxiety is higher for the respondent group with yogasanas training compared to that of other two groups
PRE AND POST MEANS AND STANDARD DEVIATION
SCORES ON MENTAL HEALTH
GROUPS N TESTS MEAN STD. DEVIATION
Control group 10 Pre test 39.00 8.419
10 Post test 39.70 8.433
Aerobic Experimental Group 10 Pre test 39.10 8.319
10 Post test 39.10 8.319
Yogasanas Experimental Group 10 Pre test 39.50 9.009
10 Post test 49.60 6.603
The Table II, shows that there is a marginal difference in pre-test mean on mental health of all three groups, whereas the difference in post-test on mental health level across the groups are remarkable. The post-test mean on mental health means are 39.70, 39.10 and 49.60 for control group, aerobic exercise group and yogasanas training group respectively. It is noted that the mental health is higher for the respondent group with yogasanas training compared to that of other two groups.
SUMMARY
Yoga, a form of physical activity, is rapidly gaining in popularity and has many health benefits. Yet healthcare providers have been slow to recognize yoga for its ability to improve health conditions, and few interventions have been developed that take full advantage of its benefits. Yogis observe the mind and the body as one and that if one is provided with the right yoga kit and tools and taken to the correct atmosphere; it can discover harmony and men itself. Yoga so is regarded as therapeutic. Ancient theories, explanation and ideas about the mind and body connection that is now being established by modern drug.
CONCLUSIONS
Within the limitations of the present study, the following conclusions were drawn The extent of reduction in the ‘trait anxiety’ is almost equal between computer professional with aerobic and yogasanas training. It is found that the aerobic training and yogasanas training are significantly reducing the ‘state anxiety’ among students and the degree of impact on reducing ‘state anxiety’ is equal between aerobic training and yogasanas training. The aerobic and yogasanas training have significant influence on increasing the ‘mental health’ of students. Increase in ‘mental health’ through yogasanas training is significantly higher than that of through aerobic training. Psychological variables of state anxiety and mental health were significantly improved by aerobic exercises and yogasanas for the experimental group when compared to the control group.
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